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Broccoli Salad with Couscous and Tahini Dressing

This Broccoli Salad is vibrant and nutritious! Packed with flavors and textures, it’s a delightful dish for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb broccoli (florets and stems)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ½ cup olive oil (for the dressing)
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Water (for thinning the dressing)

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Start by washing the broccoli thoroughly. Cut the florets away from the stems and chop the stems into small pieces.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the broccoli florets and stems with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the whole wheat pearl couscous, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until they are golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted broccoli, cooked couscous, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve the Broccoli Salad with Couscous and Tahini Dressing warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Cut the broccoli into uniform pieces for even roasting.
  • Toast the almonds to enhance their flavor.
  • Adjust the tahini dressing to your taste with more lemon or tahini.
  • Let the couscous cool slightly before mixing to avoid wilting the broccoli.